Diocesan Opportunities for Men
Catholic Men’s Conference
This year’s event will take place on Saturday, March 29 at Cardinal O’Hara High School at 39 O’Hara Road in Tonawanda right off the I-290.The speakers for the Conference will include author and inspirational speaker Chad Judice, Rev. Leon Biernat making his fourth appearance at our Conference, and former NFL player, broadcaster and cancer survivor, Kevin Reilly. You can register online at www.spiritiscalling.org. The registration fee now includes the conference, donuts and coffee before the Conference and at the morning break and lunch! Come join us as we celebrate this year’s theme, “From Fear to Faith.”
Are You Called To The Diaconate?
If you are between the ages of 30 and 55, come learn about the ordained ministry of the Permanent Deacon. You are invited to come to one of the following information sessions convenient for you. Attendance at one of the sessions is required by you and your wife for consideration for the inquiry class beginning in Fall 2014.
- April 5 at 9 a.m. at Christ the King Seminary
- April 16 at 7 p.m. at St. Joseph University at 3269 Main Street in Buffalo
- May 3 at 9 a.m. at Christ the King Seminary
Prior registration required. Call the Diaconate Office at 652-4308. For further information, please contact Deacon John Leardon, Director of Deacon Personnel, 652-4308, jleardon@cks.edu; or Deacon Greg Feary, Director of Deacon Formation, gfeary@cks.edu.
God Calling?
“We do not live on bread along, but on every word that God speaks.” Who will proclaim that word? Pray that more men and women will respond to that call. If God is beckoning you to a Church vocation, call Fr Walter Szczesny at 847-5535. You can also check the “Priest of the Month” stories at www.buffalovocations.org.